Dominica
Country · Americas, Caribbean
Dominica is a Caribbean country in the Americas with the capital Roseau. It covers 751 sq km with a population of about 66,000 in 2025. The island offers nature and cultural sights for travellers.
Highlights
This guide covers 1 top sight, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, which holds UNESCO status and includes the highest point, Morne Diablotins. Other places worth a look include Roseau Cathedral.
Food and drink
Local cuisine features dishes such as pelau.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Roseau, shows average temperatures of 24 °C to 26 °C throughout the year. March is the driest month with 68 mm of rain on about 12 days, while November sees the most rain with 243 mm on about 17 days. July has the highest number of rainy days at about 23 days with 235 mm of rain.
Practical notes
The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. English is spoken. Plugs are type G with a voltage of 230. Driving is on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC−04:00.
Food and drink to try in Dominica
- Pelau
Top sights in Dominica
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, averaging 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 114 | 76 | 68 | 99 | 141 | 168 | 235 | 221 | 237 | 206 | 243 | 156 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Roseau (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Roseau Cathedral